Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL973008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform histological procedures
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL973008 - Perform histological procedures |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to perform straightforward histological procedures involving processing and sectioning (by hand or rotary microtome) of plant and animal tissues in paraffin wax. This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory assistants working in biomedical, biotechnology, environmental and education sectors. Personnel will work under direct supervision and have ready access to workplace procedures. While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination Holistic assessment methods include: inspection of sections and slides prepared by the candidate review of quality control records for sections and slides prepared by the candidate feedback from supervisors and peers about the candidate’s adherence to workplace/technical procedures observation of the candidate performing tissue processing, embedding, cutting, pickup and mounting oral/written questioning about workplace procedures covering safe processing and sectioning of plant and animal tissues and common quality issues. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: a standard laboratory equipped with appropriate equipment, reagents, specimens and systems, such as: tissue processors microtomes and microtome knives (non-disposable or disposable), and microtome knife sharpeners a processing system for paraffin blocks flotation baths and drying ovens reagents, such as formaldehyde, ethanol, xylene, paraffin and stains reference material for automated and manual quality control and quality assurance systems fresh and fixed specimens computer information systems, databases, record and filing systems, including specimen accessioning workplace procedures and standard methods associated safety equipment, such as extractor systems. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Assemble equipment and materials |
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Element: Process and embed plant and animal tissue |
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Element: Cut sections of plant and animal tissue |
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Element: Stain sections |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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